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Patient airlifted from ship south of Limassol

A police helicopter airlifted a patient from a ship which was located 125 nautical miles south of Limassol to the Nicosia general hospital in the early hours of Friday mornnig under the “Nearchos” search and rescue plan. The joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) activated the plan around 2.15am, mobilising a police helicopter with a specialised […]

23.01.2026 11:30

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Sykas to appeal Disy ballot omission over domestic violence allegation

Disy MP Nikos Sykas is preparing an appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging his removal from the party’s parliamentary election ballot, following an allegation of domestic violence made by his partner. Speaking to television channel Alpha on Friday morning, Sykas’ lawyer Christos Pourgourides said the party’s decision appeared to breach the presumption of innocence and […]

23.01.2026 11:12

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Holguin, Christodoulides, Erhurman to hold new tripartite meeting

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin, President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will hold a tripartite meeting next Wednesday, the UN’s office in Cyprus said on Friday. It confirmed that the meeting will take place the day after Holguin holds separate meetings with Christodoulides and Erhurman, and that its purpose will be […]

23.01.2026 11:00

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Croatia Sets Tourism Record in 2025 With More Than 110 Million Overnight Stays

Croatia’s tourism sector posted its strongest results ever in 2025, surpassing 110 million overnight stays for the first time. Data…

23.01.2026 10:47

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Alcaraz turns showman in Moutet mauling at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz turned on the style as he raced into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday with a highlight-laden 6-2 6-4 6-1 clinic against France’s own trick-shot maestro Corentin Moutet. The world number one was in peak form in his 100th Grand Slam match as he racked up 30 winners in just over two […]

23.01.2026 10:45

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Two arrested over alleged interference in Larnaca brawl case

Two men identified as “prominent businessmen”, aged 47 and 43, were remanded in custody for four days by the Larnaca District Court on Friday, in connection to last weekend’s shooting in Larnaca town centre. The men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour and interference with judicial proceedings. The 47-year-old also faces […]

23.01.2026 10:44

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Boat at Paphos harbour suffers ‘serious damage’ in high winds

A boat which was moored at the Paphos harbour suffered “serious material damage” as a result of strong winds in the area. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the winds and the resulting waves cause the boat to “repeatedly hit” the harbour wall, causing it to be damaged. It added that “due to the seriousness […]

23.01.2026 10:24

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Fire breaks out in Paphos warehouse

A fire broke out in a warehouse between the Paphos district villages of Kissonerga and Emba on Thursday afternoon, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Friday. He said that the fire brigade had been informed of the fire at 4.53pm, and that two fire engines were called to tackle the blaze, which had started […]

23.01.2026 10:12

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Great Gatsby style show coming to Cyprus

Feathered headbands, diamond dresses, glitz and glamour are what this show entails. For the first time ever, one of the largest musical productions in Europe, which has captivated more than 20,000 viewers in France, Belgium, Chile, Bulgaria, Turkey, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, is coming to Cyprus. Titled Nina, this cabaret-inspired performance brings the golden era […]

23.01.2026 10:05

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TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. data, to avoid a U.S. ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans. The deal is a milestone for the social media firm after years of battles that began in […]

23.01.2026 09:50

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

Latest election poll shows Elam closing in on ‘big two’ parties

Elam are drawing closer to Cyprus’ historical “big two” parties, Disy and Akel, in polling ahead of May’s parliamentary election, according to a poll published on Thursday night. The poll, published television channel Alpha, was conducted by Rai consultants, and asked 1,031 people which party they intend to vote for in May. Disy and Akel […]

23.01.2026 09:46

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Kıbrıs Cyprus Mail

From the outside, Cyprus is perfect.

Sun, space, scenery. The beaches are gorgeous, the cafés are heaving, the sky is blue. The island that seems to have it all. In many ways, it does. We swim before work, sit outside in January, drive from coast to peaks in under an hour. Neighbours still keep an eye out, children roam freely, and […]

23.01.2026 09:30

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Christodoulides denies relations with US are ‘irreparably damaged’

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday night denied that relations between the European Union and the United States have been “irreparably damaged” in light of US President Donald Trump’s ramping up of rhetoric and demands to be handed sovereignty over Greenland. He was asked about the state of relations with the US upon his arrival at […]

23.01.2026 09:24

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Cyprus shipping shows resilience amid global industry pressures

While the global shipping industry remains tethered to persistent operational pressures, Cyprus continues to navigate these headwinds with a unique blend of resilience and innovation, according to Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. Addressing the road ahead, Hadjimanolis noted that while 2026 arrives with “turbulent waters,” the year is equally defined by the emerging opportunities awaiting […]

23.01.2026 09:15

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Tziortzis enters Nascar Euro Series 2026 with trusted Alco sponsorship

Vladimiros Tziortzis pushes forward in his Nascar Euro Series 2026 championship title bid with his long-standing supporter – Alco Filters – renewing its collaboration with the Cypriot driver. Tziortzis will be competing in the pro category of the championship, certified by the World Automobile Federation (FIA). His racing obligations begin in mid-April and until then […]

23.01.2026 09:11

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Commission ‘fully supports’ Cyprus joining Schengen zone

The European Commission “fully” supports Cyprus joining the continent’s open-border Schengen zone, Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on Thursday night. “We fully support Cyprus in joining the Schengen area. Cyprus’ participation would have a positive impact on the entire area,” he said, flanked by Cypriot Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas […]

23.01.2026 08:57

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Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Russia said it will hold security talks with the U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Friday, but warned after a late-night meeting between President Vladimir Putin and three U.S. envoys that a durable peace would not be possible unless territorial issues were resolved. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks, which began shortly […]

23.01.2026 08:43

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Cyprus defies euro area trend with significant public debt decrease

Cyprus achieved one of the largest reductions in government debt across the European Union during the third quarter of 2025, according to data released by Eurostat this week. The general government gross debt to GDP ratio in Cyprus fell by 6.1 percentage points compared with the same period in 2024, marking the third-largest decrease in […]

23.01.2026 08:30

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Today’s weather: Cloudy, rain possible

Friday’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy, with rain possible, particularly in the afternoon and in the western half of the island. Temperatures are expected to rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland and seven degrees Celsius in the mountains. Overnight, more rain and isolated storms will be possible, with sleet or snow expected in […]

23.01.2026 08:29

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Cyprus-based fintech rides record year for stablecoin adoption

Cyprus-based INXY Payments has reported a sharp global acceleration in stablecoin adoption across multiple industries, as the Limassol-headquartered fintech revealed that it had surpassed $2 billion in annual transaction volume. The company said this milestone represents 500 per cent year-on-year growth, based on internal analytics drawn from its stablecoin-powered financial infrastructure platform for global businesses. […]

23.01.2026 08:10

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‘Armada’ heading towards Persian Gulf says President Trump

President Donald Trump said that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers […]

23.01.2026 08:04

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Cyprus bucks EU trend by recording consistent government surplus

Cyprus recorded a provisional general government surplus of 2.4 per cent of its GDP in the third quarter of 2025, according to seasonally adjusted data released by Eurostat this week. This performance stands in sharp contrast to the broader euro area, where the deficit-to-GDP ratio increased to 3.2 per cent during the same period. The […]

23.01.2026 08:00

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Trump revokes Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace

President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Trump’s about face follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage. “Please let this […]

23.01.2026 07:55

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Women-led startups in Cyprus eligible for European funding programme

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has shared details regarding an exciting funding opportunity for women-led deep-tech startups. As the coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network in Cyprus, the chamber is facilitating the WE-RISE Open Call 2 which focuses on the GreenTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech sectors. WE-RISE is a Horizon Europe-funded initiative designed […]

23.01.2026 07:50

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